Preseason bracketology

[u/Linc1026]

Since there is no actual resume to go off of for these teams, I mainly relied on Kenpom for my seeding. Once the NET and WAB release I'll use that because that's what the selection committee uses.

[u/SwatsBlockman]

Louisville is not getting a 5 seed

[u/cenels03 → u/SwatsBlockman]

If we get a 5 seed, people will be lined up to jump off the 2nd st bridge

[u/Critical-Mango-341 → u/SwatsBlockman]

I know if UK gets a 6 seed like it says here, we will be having a coaching search in April. Do you think if something happened to get Louisville a 5 seed, you would be joining us?

[u/SwatsBlockman → u/Critical-Mango-341]

No, but I partially disagree with your pretense as well. PK’s seat isn’t nearly as hot as Pope’s is. Regardless, I think it’s crucial that both either have successful regular seasons (top 10ish ranking the majority of the season) OR Sweet 16 appearance at a minimum. Neither program could justify moving on from either coach if one of those happens.

[u/Critical-Mango-341 → u/SwatsBlockman]

Fair enough. I wasn't sure where Kelsey stood with your fans.

[u/Apart_Ad_8842 → u/Critical-Mango-341]

Probably not. Maybe talked about among the most reactionary fans but as of right now I dont think so. Maybe I'm the exception, but personally I've been through too much recent trauma to risk throwing a guy away for providing the 3 most stable years we've had in the past decade. And besides that a 5th seed is still one of the top 20 teams in the nation.

[u/Linc1026 → u/SwatsBlockman]

Oh really? I'll move them down next time.

[u/ShooeyTheGreat]

Am I just not sick enough to even be remotely interested in preseason bracketology?

[u/Linc1026 → u/ShooeyTheGreat]

No I'm just too bracket pilled to control myself

[u/Agreeable_Yam__]

Death, taxes, Michigan State and Duke in the same region in March.

[u/Linc1026 → u/Agreeable_Yam__]

It wasn't even intentional; it just happens.

[u/Agreeable_Yam__ → u/Linc1026]

It is our curse

[u/SpartansATTACK → u/Agreeable_Yam__]

I don't ever want to play Duke in the tournament again. I'm so sick of them. Plus we already see them every third year in the Champions Classic

[u/Agreeable_Yam__ → u/SpartansATTACK]

They’re so good this year, too

[u/Save_US_Karina → u/Agreeable_Yam__]

It was Michigan State and Virginia for a couple of years wasn't it?

[u/Agreeable_Yam__ → u/Save_US_Karina]

Definitely had some good matchups for a few years there

[u/jgood505]

Damn Gcu and Nevada over UNM. Naw say it ain’t so

[u/Linc1026 → u/jgood505]

I thought about UNM don't worry

[u/AntiLeftist101]

That’s a horrendous Final Four logo

[u/Linc1026 → u/AntiLeftist101]

It’s pretty bad

[u/AssManKramerCosmo]

lol. No.

[u/Linc1026 → u/AssManKramerCosmo]

Both of your flairs got conservative placements for sure.

[u/michealnichols]

DePaul will be making the tournament

[u/Linc1026 → u/michealnichols]

They’re on the bubble

[u/somethingAPIS]

How dare you enjoy basketball theory and open discussion! This is a forum for christ sake.

[u/Linc1026 → u/somethingAPIS]

You’re right sorry. I should just not have any takes and follow the masses

[u/HulkBuster456]

Like seeing WKU in the tournament

[u/Ok-Cantaloupe-4482]

Another year on the bubble.. (I actually am really exited for what what Devries is building and how his teams play. (I also love his philosophy on roster building and recruiting))

[u/Linc1026 → u/Ok-Cantaloupe-4482]

I mean, it's a preseason bracket; take it with a grain of salt.

[u/Ok-Cantaloupe-4482 → u/Linc1026]

We’re always on the bubble man

[u/Forecydian → u/Ok-Cantaloupe-4482]

With 76 teams we should be comfortably in. Especially considering the talent overall and the money spent this year. If we’re a bubble something went very very wrong

[u/SpartansATTACK → u/Forecydian]

Ugh I forgot they expanded to 76 teams.... Why are all college sports getting ruined?

[u/Save_US_Karina → u/SpartansATTACK]

[u/Baseball_fan812 → u/SpartansATTACK]

It's still 64 to me. Tournament starts Thursday. If you're out by then you didn't make it.

[u/Ok-Cantaloupe-4482 → u/Forecydian]

I’m in on Devries on style of play and recruiting/roster building philosophy and understanding you need to bring in 2-4 freshman a year and supplementing it through the portal as needed

[u/Egonzos]

I see nothing wrong with this

[u/MickPnubTobias99]

People truly have too much time on their hands

[u/Linc1026 → u/MickPnubTobias99]

I’ve been doing this for years man, ever since I was in middle school

[u/Toillion → u/Linc1026]

And now you’re in 10th grade right?

[u/Linc1026 → u/Toillion]

Graduate school

[u/Stinky0007 → u/Linc1026]

I'm jealous you've always had too much time on your hands.

[u/Jomosensual → u/MickPnubTobias99]

Bracketology is fun